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Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.3  Monitor introduction

1.3.1 

Front view

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2

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1. 

 (

 5-way) button:

•  Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. 
•  Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right.
•  Displays the input selection bar when the monitor  enters standby mode 

or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.

2. 

 button

•  Exits the OSD menu item.
•  Displays the input selection bar when the monitor  enters standby mode 

or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.

•  Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 

seconds.

3. 

 Shortcut 1 button: 

•  Default: GamePlus.
•  To change the shortcut function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > 

Shortcut 1 menu.

•  Displays the input selection bar when the monitor  enters standby mode 

or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.

4. 

 Shortcut 2 button: 

•  Default: GameVisual.

Summary of Contents for VG258QM Series

Page 1: ...TUF Gaming Monitor VG258QM series User Guide ...

Page 2: ...ANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN TH...

Page 3: ...n 1 5 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Assembling the monitor arm base 2 1 2 2 Adjusting the monitor 2 2 2 3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount 2 3 2 4 Connecting the cables 2 4 2 5 Turning on the monitor 2 4 Chapter 3 General instructions 3 1 OSD On Screen Display menu 3 1 3 1 1 How to reconfigure 3 1 3 1 2 OSD function introduction 3 1 3 2 Specifications summary 3 7 3 3 Outline dimensions 3 9 3 4 Troubles...

Page 4: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for ...

Page 5: ...n cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet Place the monitor on a stable surface Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges Never push objects or spill liquid of any ki...

Page 6: ...ith the monitor The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on the desktop pattern you use When the same image is displayed for hours an afterimage of the previous screen may remain after switching the i...

Page 7: ...ation that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials ...

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Page 9: ...that enhance your viewing experience With these features you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you 1 2 Package contents Check your package for the following items LCD monitor Monitor base Quick start guide Warranty card Power adapter Power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact ...

Page 10: ...splays the NO SIGNAL message 2 button Exits the OSD menu item Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the NO SIGNAL message Toggles the Key Lock function between on and off with a long press for 5 seconds 3 Shortcut 1 button Default GamePlus To change the shortcut function go to the MyFavorite Shortcut Shortcut 1 menu Displays the input selection bar when ...

Page 11: ...low table Status Description White ON Amber Standby mode No signal OFF OFF 1 3 2 Back view 8 4 5 6 7 1 DC IN port This port connects the power cord 2 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 3 HDMI port This port is for connection with an HDMI compatible device 4 DisplayPort This port is for connection for a DisplayPort compatible device 5 Earphone jack This port is onl...

Page 12: ...ne up multiple monitors perfectly Sniper function only available when HDR is disabled on your device is customized for first person shooters You can select the magnification ratio and the type of alignment in sequence To active GamePlus 1 Press the GamePlus hotkey 2 Move the button up down to select among different functions 3 Press the button or move the button right to confirm the function you c...

Page 13: ... This is the best choice for Real Time Strategy RTS Role Playing Game RPG playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology FPS Mode This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology sRGB Mode This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs MOBA Mode This is the best choice for multiplayer online battle arena game p...

Page 14: ...1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 15: ...e front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Attach the base into the arm making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base 3 Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor Base screw size M6 x 16 2 mm ...

Page 16: ...gle The recommended adjusting angle is 33 to 5 for tilt 90 to 90 for swiveling 130 mm for height adjustment 90 for portrait view 130mm 90 90 0 5 33 It is normal that the monitor slightly shakes while you adjust the viewing angle Pivoting the monitor 1 Lift the monitor to the highest position 2 Tilt the monitor to its maximum angle 3 Pivot the monitor to the angle you need 0 90 0 90 5 33 It is norm...

Page 17: ...o detach the arm base 1 Have the front of the monitor face down on a table 2 Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes Figure 1 3 Remove the base Figure 2 4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge Figure 3 then remove the hinge 2 1 2 1 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor ...

Page 18: ...ect the DisplayPort HDMI cable a Plug one end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to the monitor s DisplayPort HDMI port b Connect the other end of the DisplayPort HDMI cable to your computer s DisplayPort HDMI port To use the earphone connect the end with plug type to the monitor s earphone jack when an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is fed 2 5 Turning on the monitor Press the power button See page 1 2 for...

Page 19: ...the function selected has a sub menu move the button up down again to navigate through the sub menu functions Highlight the desired sub menu function and press the button or move the button right to activate it 3 Move the button up down to change the settings of the selected function 4 To exit and save the OSD menu press the button or move the left repeatedly until the OSD menu disappears To adjus...

Page 20: ...stutter free and low latency display update Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate can only be activated within 48Hz 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz 280Hz for DisplayPort For supported GPUs minimum PC system and driver requirements please contact the GPU manufactures ELMB ELMB SYNC ELMB can only be activated when Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate is Off and the refresh rate is 100Hz 120Hz 144Hz 240Hz...

Page 21: ...l Enhances the outline of the displayed picture and generates high quality images on screen ASCR Turns on off the ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio function Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full or 4 3 Blue Light Filter Level 0 No change Level 1 4 The higher the level the less blue light is scattered When Blue Light Filter is activated the default settings of Racing Mode will be automatical...

Page 22: ...cular Degeneration Blue light Filter to reduce 70 max harmful blue light to avoiding CVS Computer Vision Syndrome 3 Color Set a desired color setting from this menu ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080 60Hz Color Color Temp Saturation Skin Tone Color Temp Contains 4 modes including Cool Normal Warm and User Mode Saturation The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Skin Tone...

Page 23: ...oads Saves all settings on the monitor 6 System Setup ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080 60Hz System Setup Language Sound ECO Mode Power Indicator Power Key Lock Key Lock OSD Setup DisplayPort Ver Language There are 21 languages for your selection including English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Russian Czech Croatian Polish Romanian Hungarian Turkish...

Page 24: ... seconds Enables or disables the DDC CI function Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent DisplayPort Ver Compatibility with graphic card Select DisplayPort 1 1 or DisplayPort 1 2 HDR by graphic card DP version DisplayPort 1 1 is only available when OverClocking and Adaptive Sync DP Variable Refresh Rate are off Information Shows the monitor information All Reset Yes allows you to res...

Page 25: ...0 x 2 DisplayPort v1 2 x 1 Earphone jack Yes Audio input No Speaker Built in 2 W x 2 Stereo RMS USB 3 0 port No Colors Black Power LED White On Amber Standby Tilt 33 5 Pivot 90 90 Swivel 90 90 Height adjustment 130 mm VESA wall mount 100 x 100 mm Kensington lock Yes Voltage rating AC 100 240V DC 19V 2 1A AC adapter Power consumption Power On 23 W Standby 0 5 W Power Off 0 3 W Temperature Operating...

Page 26: ...ersian Accessories Quick start guide warranty card power adapter power cord DisplayPort cable optional HDMI cable optional Compliance and Standards cTUVus CB CE ErP FCC CCC CU RCM BSMI VCCI RoHS J MOSS WEEE Windows 7 10 WHQL CEL MEPS PSE UkrSEPRO KCC E Standby TUV Flicker Free TUV Low Blue Light ICES 3 PC Recycle Specifications are subject to change without notice Measuring a screen brightness of ...

Page 27: ...4 Depth 10 mm 90 90 117 0 4 6 100 0 3 9 100 0 3 9 117 0 4 6 76 9 3 0 156 6 6 2 16 1 0 6 51 4 2 0 44 3 1 7 60 1 2 4 130 0 5 1 363 5 14 3 325 8 12 8 195 8 7 7 211 4 8 3 302 6 11 9 Active Area 9 4 0 4 328 9 13 0 543 7 21 4 Active Area 10 6 0 4 485 6 19 1 15 8 0 6 9 4 0 4 271 9 10 7 151 3 6 0 562 5 22 1 211 4 8 3 275 9 10 9 213 2 8 4 204 8 8 1 151 1 5 9 142 6 5 6 90 33 5 90 ...

Page 28: ...able and make sure none of the pins are bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Move electrical devices that...

Page 29: ...00 75Hz 46 875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53 674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49 71KHz 848x480 60Hz 31 02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48 363KHz 1024x768 70Hz 56 476KHz 1024x768 75Hz 60 023KHz 1024x768 85Hz 68 677KHz 1152x864 75Hz 67 5KHz 1280x720 60Hz 45KHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772KHz 1280x720 75Hz 56 456KHz 1280x768 60Hz 47 396KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 306KHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702KHz 1280x800 75Hz 62 795KHz 1280x960 60Hz 60KHz 1280x1024 60H...

Page 30: ...1080 DP 270Hz 308 33KHz 1920x1080 DP 280Hz 307 84KHz 640x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 720x576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1280x720P 50Hz 37 5KHz 1280x720P 59 94 60Hz 44 955KHz 45KHz 1440x480P 59 94 60Hz 31 469KHz 31 5KHz 1440x576P 50Hz 31 25KHz 1920x1080P 50Hz 56 25KHz 1920x1080P 59 94 60Hz 67 433KHz 67 5KHz 3846x2160P 60Hz 135KHz Note You must select one of the timin...

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